Breathing Problems

Acute

What is Breathing Problems?

If your brain, muscles, or other body organs do not get enough oxygen, a sense of breathlessness may occur. Breathing difficulty may also be due to problems with the lungs, airways, or other health problems. Problems with the lungs: Blood clot in the arteries of the lungs (pulmonary embolism

  • wheezing.
  • chest pain.
  • cold, clammy skin.
  • noisy breathing.
  • difficulty catching your breath.
  • very fast, shallow breaths.
  • an increase in your pulse rate.
  • skin that looks pale and slightly blue, especially around your mouth.

Complications arising out of COPD include:Pneumonia, Acute respiratory distress syndrome or ARDS with severe inflammation of the lungs causes fluid to leak into the blood vessels of the airways, heart-failure, weight-loss, a decrease in muscle mass, fatigue and low physical activity.

  • allergic reactions.
  • a panic attack or anxiety.
  • lung problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or lung cancer.
  • heart problems, such as a heart attack or heart failure.
  • infections of your airways, such as croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, COVID-19, flu or even a cold.

Age: The older you are the more likely you are to get lung disease. Genetics: A family history of lung disease makes you more likely to get it. Smoking and secondhand smoke: The more cigarettes you smoke each day and the longer the habit continues, the greater the risk of lung disease like cancer and COPD

  • managing body weight.
  • avoiding exertion at high elevations.
  • quitting smoking and avoiding tobacco smoke.
  • avoiding exposure to pollutants, allergens, and environmental toxins.
  • staying healthy through dietary choices, exercise, and getting enough sleep

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Loosen any tight clothing. Help the person use any prescribed medicine (such as an asthma inhaler or home oxygen). Continue to monitor the person's breathing and pulse until medical help arrives. DO NOT assume that the person's condition is improving if you can no longer hear abnormal breath sounds, such as wheezing.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Exercise. Exercise can strengthen your heart and lungs so they don't have to work as hard.
  • Relaxation techniques. Your provider can give you relaxation techniques and breathing exercises to practice.
  • Medication.
  • Oxygen therapy.

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